Football community reacts to death of Pat Summitt

Published: Jun 28, 2016 at 03:18 AM

Legendary former Tennessee Lady Vols basketball coach Pat Summitt died Tuesday. Summitt, a pioneer in women's athletics, was 64. Upon hearing the news of her passing, members of the NFL and college football community took to social media to mourn the loss of the winningest coach Division I college basketball history.

» Peyton: I consulted with Pat Summitt on staying at Tennessee

Our thoughts are with the family of Pat Summitt this morning.

Rest in peace, Pat. pic.twitter.com/7aeXKElElL
— Tennessee Titans (@Titans) June 28, 2016

Saddened by the news of the passing of legendary SEC women's basketball coach Pat Summitt. Rip sweet angel!!!
— Emmitt Smith (@EmmittSmith22) June 28, 2016

RIP Pat Summitt 🙏🏾 2016 is taking to many of our greats 😔 https://t.co/IHRvkUT6Mb
— Reggie Bush (@ReggieBush) June 28, 2016

Dang Pat Summitt too!! Wow man!! We definitely lost a legend!! Loved her as a coach and person!! Prayers out to her family this a.m.
— Gerald McCoy (@Geraldini93) June 28, 2016

Praying for the families of Pat Summitt & Buddy Ryan!

Two of the Best Coaches of All Time.

🙏🏾
— Russell Wilson (@DangeRussWilson) June 28, 2016

Thoughts & prayers to the families of Pat Summitt & Buddy Ryan. Legendary coaches and true champions whose legacies will last!
— Urban Meyer (@CoachUrbanMeyer) June 28, 2016

The passing of a Legend. @patsummitt your impact on the game will never be forgotten. https://t.co/BPTLjW59JM
— Coach Steve Spurrier (@SteveSpurrierUF) June 28, 2016

"It is what it is. But it will be what you make it."-- .@patsummitt
— Coach Steve Spurrier (@SteveSpurrierUF) June 28, 2016

Forever OUR Coach! Thank you, Pat! Take your, rest...We love you! Sympathies to the family, and Lady Vols family @LadyVol_Hoops @patsummitt
— Charles Davis (@CFD22) June 28, 2016

Pat Summit was some gal. Coach Knight really liked her. He would tell me she could have coached at any level, men's or women's.
— Gil Brandt (@Gil_Brandt) June 28, 2016

#RIPPatSummitt 🙏🏼
— Shaq Lawson (@Shaq_Lawson90) June 28, 2016

May your soul rest in peace Pat Summitt!
— Michael Thomas (@Cantguardmike) June 28, 2016

She taught us to compete fiercely, win humbly, lose graciously & live courageously! God Bless our Coach @patsummitt🍘 pic.twitter.com/uqJDIaHsEl
— Josh Dobbs (@josh_dobbs1) June 28, 2016

Pat Summitt was the personification of greatness. A leader, teacher, mentor and Champion...who forever changed the game as we know it. RIP⛪️
— Derek Mason (@CoachDerekMason) June 28, 2016

R.I.P Pat Summitt 🐐
— DeMarcus Van Dyke (@D_VanDyke8) June 28, 2016

#RIP #Pat Summitt pic.twitter.com/IgXWOH4Z7F
— VontaLeach44 (@vleach44) June 28, 2016

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